LG White Front Load Washer WM0642HW

LG White Front Load Washer WM0642HW
by LG

Our Price: $826.29
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: LG
Brand: LG
Model: WM2277HW & DLE5977W
Color: White
Product features:

XL Load Capacity With NeveRust Stainless Steel Drum
1200 RPM Powerful Spin For Efficient Water Extraction.
Direct Drive Motor For The Ultimate In Durability
Dimensions: (WHD): 27 X 44 X 29-1/2 In.

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of LG White Front Load Washer WM0642HW

Customer Review: Great equipment
Summary: 5 Stars

First let me begin by saying these new washers are as different from your last model as the washtub was from the ringer washer and the ringer washer was from your last units.

Besides using as little water and electricity as possible under the newly federal mandated conservation requirements they wash in a completely new manner. While the wash cycle times are longer then the previous generation of machines you will not find wash cycle times in the manuals. That is because each load is unique depending primarily on the weight of the load which determines the water required plus the other cycle element you select such as level of dirt, spin speed and so on. While the timer on the machine shows a time in progress this is not how long but how much time remains. Sometimes ours pauses on 36 minutes for 5-8 minutes during the rise phase then moves on.

You will also be amazed as the drum reverses direction every few minutes throughout its cycle. Even during the rinse it will go slow then fast then stop and reverse many times. The spin is crazy as it slowly accelerates to balance the load then takes off at 1000-12000 rpm to blow the water out of the clothes. A full set of queen flannel sheets spun out dry enough to dry in the companion dryer in 20 minutes.

Here is one negative. While our units are mounted on a concrete tiled slab floor they tend to vibrate a little on the highest spin speeds. This is because they are also on the 7" pedestals that raise the machine to a nice height for unloading in the front door. But because the pedestal is slightly flexible and the machine's center of gravity is now higher, you get a little more shake action, which can result in more noise. Some folks have indicated high noise levels when the machines are upstairs on a wood supported floor. I can see that the high spin would transmit the vibration throughout a structure in that case. All this is not a showstopper, just that you need to be aware. While the pedestals are nice for the added height, maybe putting the machines directly on the floor would be better. Also if you leave your bottle of liquid TideHE on top, you may find it on the floor at the end. Yes you have to use the new HE detergents or you get over-sudsing.

Now that said, these are extremely quite machines. The direct drive motors are quite and eliminate the old transmission system that was one of the two typical failure points on the old machines, the other being the pumps. Of course the bottom line for the money is do they clean the clothes? Yes! They do as good if not better then our previous GE and Frigidaire washers while saving on water and energy. Hopefully they last many years to offset the higher purchase price.

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Description of LG White Front Load Washer WM0642HW

The 27 Front Load Washer by LG provides you with an array of features to keep your clothes looking like perfection. The Extra Large Load Capacity, allows you to fit fabrics that take up more room, such a denims, bed sheets and towels, in just one load! The TilTub is a unique feature that is designed with a 10 tilt for easy reach of clothing in the rear of the drum. No more losing your socks! The seven washing programs, allow you to customize your wash easily, to ensure the best possible results. The LoDecibel Quiet Operation gives you high performance without unwanted noise, so you no longer have to wait until leaving the house, or finishing dinner before starting a cycle.